"With the title, I wanted to suggest the theme of accumulating injustices, small slices of harm that are ultimately devastating—this theme is present in some way in every story in this book. I didn’t know it was also the name of a Taylor Swift song."
Shashi, it takes generosity to share your process. Thank you for that. Your line gave me a sudden burn in the heart--the one that always flares-up whenever something strikes me as deeply true.
That "circling it" feeling--I know it! And taking a walk (or a shower) or driving, often unstick things for me too. Such a great example of how to work with this!
I LOVE a story about process, but especially the story of a single sentence. Thanks, Bronwen and Shashi! So good.
Shashi, it takes generosity to share your process. Thank you for that. Your line gave me a sudden burn in the heart--the one that always flares-up whenever something strikes me as deeply true.
Thanks for reading!
That "circling it" feeling--I know it! And taking a walk (or a shower) or driving, often unstick things for me too. Such a great example of how to work with this!
Great read, Bronwen! This inside look at Shashi’s process is insightful and reassuring! 💕
Right? Thanks for reading, Carmen. Great to hear from you.